Guatemalan Man Sues Pennsylvania Judge for Calling ICE on His Wedding
The suit, filed by Alexander Parker and the ACLU, accuses a Cumberland County judge of overstepping her authority and violating the man’s constitutional rights.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Montana Women Detained for Speaking Spanish Sue Customs and Border Protection Agency
Two Montana mothers who were detained while grocery shopping in Havre are suing Customs and Border Protection, saying they were interrogated for simply speaking Spanish.
Model Sues Fiji Water for Using Her Likeness in Campaign
Model Kelleth Cuthbert agreed to hold a tray of Fiji Water at the Golden Globes, appearing in the background of many celebrity shots. Afterwards, the company created a marketing campaign around the model’s image and she is suing Fiji for using her likeness without her permission.
Nursing Home Accused of Negligence and Other Violations After Patient Freezes to Death
Glenwood Care and Rehabilitation is under fire in a new wrongful death suit after a patient wandered from the premises and froze to death.
The Environmental Law & Policy Center Sues EPA Over Lake Erie Algae Issues
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is suing the U.S Environmental Protection Agency over allegations that the current cleanup strategies implemented by the former Kasich administration aren’t aggressive enough to combat the algae bloom problem in the western part of Lake Erie.
Jurors Award Six Figures to Transgender Iowa Nurse in ‘Historic’ Settlement
The workplace discrimination settlement is being hailed as “historic” by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Lawyers for Nick Sandmann Seek Retractions from Media Outlets, Celebrities Amid Allegations of Cyberbullying and Defamation
Covington Catholic High School junior, Nick Sandmann and his legal team are planning to send letters to more than 50 entities and individuals demanding retractions for their disparaging reactions following a January 18 incident involving a group of students and Native American activist Nathan Phillips.
Aetna Settles Another Lawsuit Over Patient Privacy Concerns
Aetna has settled another lawsuit alleging members’ privacy right have been violated after revealing the HIV status of many individuals it insures.
Yale Students’ Class Action Demands End to Gender-Segregated Fraternities
Three Yale students have filed a class action against the university, claiming its enabling of fraternities means that young students who want to “socialize” have no choice but to attend their parties.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Condemns Credit Reporting Companies and Blasts Equifax
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took Equifax to task over the weekend, suggesting she’ll soon open a House investigation into its scoring methodology and security practices.